Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

It Came!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Helga

Today has turned out to be a good day although there was a hiccup at 10am. That was the moment the electricity went out. When inquiring of the neighbours if they had power, they said, “no, didn’t you read the … Continue reading →

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Out of Sync

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Helga

This evening I am feeling completely out of sync. I think Stacey would describe it as a couple of planets out of line. The family gave me a new laptop for my birthday which is marvellous, but it’s new! Everything … Continue reading →

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I Enjoyed My 54th Birthday!

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Helga

This morning I woke up to find myself in my mid-50s! Mike made coffee and bought me my main family-generated gift….the family clubbed together and bought me this… the one I have keeps bombing out, so this is going to … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Being 53

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Helga

Tomorrow, when the date changes from 4th November to the 5th, I step from my early 50s into my mid-50s. A subtle but distinct change. I’m growing up! Today I gave myself a number of gifts: I went to church. I … Continue reading →

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Facebook Scam

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Helga

This evening I logged onto Facebook and there was a message from someone I haven’t heard from in years. It came through to my ‘other’ messages that was a clue it could have been an impersonation of my FB friend. … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Helga

The other day I got a message from a missionary friend, Nico Bougas who said he had  a little book for me, that his wife Bee had made for Elsie. On Wednesday I got it and it is such a … Continue reading →

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With God, There’s Always a Bigger Picture

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Helga

We are very short-sighted. We only see what is in front of us. Sometimes, the very wise among us (like Mike) may strategise  for the future – seeing difficulties and planning for them, as when he bought two water tanks the season … Continue reading →

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Surgeon’s Quote

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Helga

So the next quote has arrived for my  journey.  For the surgeon and his assistant to do the jaw op will be R25000. Tomorrow I must get hold of the hospital and the anaethetist  to get their estimate. Then I’ll send … Continue reading →

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Off to the Surgeon

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Helga

Today’s goal was to work and also to see the orthognathic surgeon. He has done 9000 jaw operations, so is quite the expert. He was completely honest and concise about what to expect. I asked him what would happen if … Continue reading →

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Another Building Meeting

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Helga

Today we met at Echo with the builder and the engineer….the brave minds behind the build sat around the table and discussed how we are going to do this… We are motivated and have a builder who is too. The … Continue reading →

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Aunty Wyn Has Passed Away

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Helga

My beloved Aunty Wyn is in heaven. Face to face with her Lord and Saviour and reunited with her husband. This is the last photo I saw of her. It was her response on hearing that Stacey had given birth … Continue reading →

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Let Me Always Remember This Day

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Helga

Wow! What a day. The surprise for Julian was a trip up Table Mountain! I actually told him at breakfast so he could prepare and anticipate.  David joined us. He had a band practice until 3-15pm, which was perfect timing. … Continue reading →

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Surprise Breakfast

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Helga

With it being Julian’s birthday on Tuesday, today I planned a special surprise breakfast. We went to Tintswalo Atlantic, a little gem hidden far below Chapman’s Peak Drive on the Hout Bay side. This is the road down to it… … Continue reading →

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Our Crook is out of Jail

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Helga

Yip, yesterday I saw on Facebook that our crook is out of jail. The other day Mike and I were walking and close to our house we saw Vans shoe prints – we didn’t pay too much attention because Vans … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Day 1

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Helga

This week there is a bit of a heat wave in Cape Town this week. Even now it’s 23C and close to 9pm. This is the forecast for the week… The hope of rain on Tuesday. We started the day … Continue reading →

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